Good pop to the cork, carbonation seemed modest during the beginning of the pour so we went heavy the rest of the way. Good head formation that drops down to a ring of lace. Slightly hazy orange-amber color. Quick to a mild tartness off of the nose, with suggestions of lemon and orange zest and a sweet fruitiness of peaches and raspberries. Fully creamy-slick body with a very modest carbonation that just gets by. Light blanket of tartness cover the palate up front. Malty rich with a sweetness throughout; Portuguese sweet bread comes to mind. Minimal hops. Alcoholic esters are present but not domineering, fruity with peach-apricot and apple skin undertones. Faint herbal phenolic action going on, just enough to notice. A very tasty fruity finish that leans hard on the sweet side.

Wow. Remarkable and impressive is not saying enough. Some may comment about the lower level of carbonation but if you have been to Belgium not every beer is sparkling and bubbly with effervescence. We closed our eyes and sipped this beer, our taste buds said that we were in Belgium. Seek this beer and brewery out.

Corked and caged bottle was a gusher after the cork exploded into the ceiling after the cage was removed. A dark amber body was eventually revealed under a huge beige head after some of the massive carbonation subsided. The head quickly vanished without significant lace.

Aroma was interesting. Malty toffee, dark fruits, peppery spices, yeast,and some fusel alcohol notes are present. I'm starting to wonder if they mislabeled their Belgian dark ale as this saison.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied with overcarbonation issues.

Taste is quite different from the aroma. A lot dryer to taste, still with a solid toffee malt base. Dark fruits, yeast, peppery spices, and a sour funky note. Seems muddled and confused.

I've had this brewery's Saison Athene and enjoyed it, although that bottle was also a gusher. This one just doesn't work for me as a saison.

Large brown bottle, caged and corked, w/o freshness indication, decent looking beer from Florida...hmmmm, lets see what this is all about...pours quite cloudy darker apricot/medium amber, under a quickly departing loose bubble dark tan head. No lacing to be seen. Ripe melon, honey and a dash of light pepper in the nose. Tasty creation, some sour, some sweet, lots of character and interest here. Coriander, more pepper, more ripe fruits. My second try of the SS line, I like em, go get some, support new brewers, brewing in strange lands

The cork comes out with a huge pop and pours a pretty clear ruby/brown color with a half-finger creamy off-white head. The head sticks around forever, as a steady tube of bubbles stream from the bottom of the goblet. The lacing is pretty sticky.

Tastes good. There's a good amount of Belgian sugar sweetness up front, followed by a mild dark fruit flavor. There's a slightly yeasty aftertaste as well. It's certainly good, but I'd like a bit more nuance.

Mouthfeel is good. I haven't felt this much carbonation since Delirium Tremens, but that's probably a result of my pour. After it settles down a bit it's very smooth, with a good thickness.

Drinkability is good. Once the carbonation dies down this slides down very easily. I didn't have any problem running through the bottle.

Overall I'm glad I had the opportunity to try another Saint Somewhere brew. It's very solid, though not great. That being said, if you see it around, it's certainly still worth a shot.

Had in the "champagne" style bottle (courtesy Mr Dunderbaks Tampa) I had stored the bottle in chiller for about an hour before drinking, so was chilled but not ice cold. Poured medium dark bronze, slightly clouded, with very thick dense off while head, which faded over time to lighter texture. Initial aroma malted, slightly sweet, hints of fruit and spices, but not overpowering. Had I not known the source of the beer, would have said Belgium immediately. Taste is rich, smooth and sweet to start, but a darker finish with hints of bitterness and toasted caramels afterwards, making a happy combination. I really enjoyed this, found it easy to drink, and really in the Belgium style, even if not the depth or complexity of the best that comes from Belgium. Being slightly lighter in texture and character than some Belgium beers, makes it easier to drink than some. Would give top marks to the Brewer for giving us this, and wish him all the best in his new venture as a brewer in Florida! Hope to try more from Saint Somewhere, if I ever see them again!

Pours an opaque light brown with about a finger of head. The aroma is funky with a sourness similar to a white wine. In fact, throughout I find that the beer is probably more similar to a wine in flavor than a lot of beers. Slightly fruity and slightly dry to the taste. Fantastically drinkable and refreshing. Goes down very easily with no hint of alcohol burn at all. I'm probably going to have to stock up on this when I'm in Pennsylvania next.

A: This Florida brew pours a beautiful amber that glows yellow towards the tapered bottom of the goblet and culminates in an amber hue with a thin white lace. The only thing lacking was a billowy head that is a Belgian tell.

T/M: More fruits on the palate with pear, again, leading the march. This has a real jammy taste that is fantastic, and hints of clove keep this complex. Not overly done, as the balance is great, a great example of the style. The is a heavier bodied brew that sticks to the sides of the mouth. Mild on the carbonation side.

D: Excellent sipper. Finally, Florida can be proud of more than just its orange juice!

750ml corked bottle pops with authority and pours slowly in a globe with lots of active head. It's surprisingly dark, the color of a dubbel, when I was expecting something more like Duvel. After reading the label, I see it's called a Belgian amber ale.

Aromas are similar to that of a dubbel too. Malty and sweet with dark fruits and spice. A very enjoyable sniffer.

Flavors are somewhere between the strong pale I was expecting and the dubbel this beer seems look and smell like. It has that sweet figs, raisins, and banana of a dubbel with a crisp dryness to the finish that is more like the strong pale.

Mouthfeel is full bodied with high levels of carbonation. Both suitable to the style but slightly to heavy on the bubbles for my taste.

Drinkability is good but hindered by high carbonation and ABV.

Very impressive American Belgian from such a small young brewery. I would love to try their other offerings and wish them success.

Insane pressure, as the cork blew off with such force that it literally put a dent in my ceiling and very well could have bruised or put an eye out if it connected. Careful!

So, I'm pretty sure this is incorrectly classified on this site, as there's nothing "pale" about the color, and even the label reads "amber ale". It's a gorgeous beer, with a hypnotic ruby-brown body looking quite sexy underneath an inch-thick head of super-tiny, ultra-creamy bubbles. Lace stickage is thick lick moss. Hot damn.

Aroma is all kinds of toffee, real butter, caramel, chocolate, all of that given a helluva twist by the yeast which that quality unique to so many Belgian classics.

Flavor is so...damn...good. So close to a 5 it's scary. A reprise of what's offered in the aroma--toffee, butter, caramel, chocolate, yeast--but on the tongue a nice layer of fruit comes into play: fig, raisin, grape, date. Also some anise, cinammon, cocoa and white pepper--yet only the anise is up front. Obviously there's a lot here to enjoy. Even the alcohol shows up, but very much in a supporting role.

Mouthfeel is just as impressive as the flavor. Wonderfully creamy, but not thick. Ample carbonation--which supports a never-dying head--helps give it some activity, yet it remains incredibly smooth and lush.

Boy oh boy...this is remarkable. I'll have to look over my reviews, but this has got to be among my Top 10 for best Belgian-style brew by a non-Belgian brewer. Thanks a zil to tpd975 for the chance to try it.

Pours a nice amber/ruby color with a huge head. Nose is nice belgian yeast with some thick malt, a good bit of spice. Taste follows. Belgian yeast, dark fruit, some raisin, caramel. Very kwakish. Mouthfeel is on the thicker side. Drinkability is good, but nothing to be marveled at. Overall a very good, and very belgian like brew from st. somewhere. a pleasant beverage, and one i would revisit if it were local. a good beer.

This one had a cuvee aroma and sour apples taste mostly with big malting. Saison-like with Spices that go easy, nutmeg, cardemon, Pineapple, Some honey sweetness in there. A sipper, a degree of funky but it works. Copper with some head.Understated carbonation.

Appearance: A mostly clear, ruby-hued deep-copper body with orange highlights rests gently beneath a creamy khaki head that drops slowly to a thin surface coating and thicker (but almost average) collar, and leaves only a few thick splashes and splatters of lace behind.

Taste: The flavor follows the aroma, and the only downside to that is that it's not really that much more complex - (which is really quite OK as it's pretty tasty as is). The apricot and cherry and cola (and some other spice as well) are there along with a hint of acidity, and the dark, sugary caramel. Some minor leafy and floral hops also come into play, and they come off almost as gently piney at times (most likely due more to the rest of the beer than the hops themselves) which is interesting. It's balanced towards softness, and rightly so, as it accentuates the soft malt and allows the fruitiness and spice to come through. Besides, bitterness is not the norm for the style - yeast character is, and this one's go it! But it's also unique. The alcohol is always kept in check. A low level bitterness backs it, simply keeping the malt in check, and to a certain extent it's sweetish. Malt lingers in the finish. But there's also some tart fruit. ... I find it balanced, and also really rounded.

Mouthfeel: Surprisingly creamy and smooth with a medium-full body that's got a dextrinous edge to it. Soft and supple with just enough of a tingle on the tongue.

Drinkability: There's a suggestion of tartness to it that really works well against the notes of cherry and cola, and I'm not sure if that's the perfect edge to it, or if it need a little more. It's almost as if it just keeps you right on the edge, teetering... desiring... but not yet demanding a fuller spritz of fruity tartness. It keeps you wanting more, and that's "drinkability". Kudos!!!

Caged and corked 750ml bottle poured into a chalice. Pours a orangish amber color with a thin fizzy head that quickly disappears. Not much carbonation in this bottle. The aroma features a good bit of malt with some dark fruit, spices and yeast. The taste is more malt and spices with a rather dry and slightly herbal finish. The mouthfeel is thin and very lightly carbonated. Overall, this is a very good attempt at a Belgian style beer brewed here in the "Sunshine State". I am quite impressed with it. I think the only thing that detracts from it is the lack of carbonation.

Looks very similar to the other saison from Saint Somewhere I had last night. Actually smells like it too. Anyway, it's a medium brown color, murky/hazy, rich looking. The head really does resemble their Saison Athene, extremely thick, retains for a crazy long time, with a dirty yellow color. This head produces a bit more lace than the other.

Very tart scent with some white pepper. This brewer loves spices. White grape and pear like other Belgian saisons. You can almost smell the funky you're likely getting ready to taste.

You never know what you're going to get with funky wild yeast and I'm not sure this is what they're going for. There's plenty of fruitiness, but it's all of the tart or sour variety. Reminds me of a kriek, with its vinegar. I don't really care for that style so this takes a hit because of that. The white pepper and the yeast give it a white wine or champagne-like taste. Again, it's not something I prefer. So, while I wouldn't consider it bad, I'll go with just okay.

The mouthfeel doesn't work for me either. High carbonation gives it an unwelcome bite. The vinegar feel does my palate no favors, as once it hits the sides of my palate, they're ruined for a while. There's a warming feeling in the swallow either from the alcohol or the white pepper, not sure which. It's exceptionally tart and sourish.

Same as their saison I had last night, I don't care for it. I do enjoy saisons and usually the funkier the better, but this has too many qualities I associate with a kriek for me to really enjoy.

Appearance: It pours a dark, nut brown color. There's a little bit of sediment floating around. The head looks like whipped cream and has a caramel color to it. This is a ridiculously stubborn head. It simply will not go away. Extra points for that accomplishment. Very nice lacing remained on the glass.

Smell: The nose has a nice dark fruit presence that kicks it off. There's some plum and raisin aromas that are extremely inviting. A nice blend of spices complements the dark fruit aromas very well. Ginger and cinnamon are easily the strongest, but it features a few others that are unidentifiable to me. It is malty and sweet. Belgian yeast has a strong presence. Alcohol is mildly notable on the tail. Nice and complex aroma. Well done.

Taste: The nose didn't lie. Dark fruit flavors are strong and flavorful initially. Raisin and plum it is. Spices follow it up and complement the dark fruit flavors well. There's some cinnamon, ginger, pepper and a few others that I truly couldn't tell you about. Let's just say spices were generously added. The flavor profile is more fruity than the nose suggests. Apple and light berry flavors are apparent. There is an interesting tart flavor that emerges about midway through a drink. It's an interesting twist. Belgian yeast is indeed very prevalent and gives it an authentic taste. Alcohol is noteable on the tail. It tastes a little stronger than expected. Finishes sweet and a little tart.

Mouthfeel/Drinkability: It's full bodied and pretty smooth. Carbonation is high and limits its ability to be creamy. But, it's far from a bad feel. Drinkability is actually very good. I really like the flavor of this one and it goes down pretty easy. At 8%, it's a little strong, but not so much that drinkability is hindered in any way. I'm enjoying this one.

Saint Somewhere impressed me with this one. It's my first experience with one of their beers and it's a solid one. It could use a little refining, but there's a lot of substance here to work with. Definitely looking forward to trying out some of their other releases.